Athletic vs FC Barcelona: practical information

This Thursday at 21:30, San Mamés host the Copa del Rey Round of 16 fixture between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona. Below there is some relevant information for all those who will be attending the match at The Cathedral.

Stadium access

The gates will open at 19:30 CET. Please try to arrive ahead of time so you can speed up your entry into the stadium, avoid last minute crowds and enjoy the start of a match.

Access of transfer your Membership Card

Club Members can enter the stadium with their physical membership card or with their digital membership card (in the MY ACCOUNT section) of the Athletic Club app.

Download the app, if you haven’t already done so, at the following links:  Android | iOS

Health and safety measures

Given the rise in number of COVID-19 infections, a circumstance that has led to the Basque Government updating local health measures, the authorities have set stadium capacity to 75 percent and demanded that precautions be taken and that compliance with preventive measures be enforced.

Therefore, Athletic Club asks all those attending the match to respect health and safety measures while in the stadium, especially the use of a mask, which must cover your nose and mouth and be worn throughout the entire match.

San Mamés store opening hours

The official shop (located between Gates 26 and 0 at San Mamés) will be open from 10:00 to 00:30.

Remember that you can also place your orders at the Athletic Club online shop.

Restaurants and bars

Enjoy the match at Geuria!, the sportsbar located between Gates 13 and 14 at San Mamés from 20:00 onwards. You can watch the match on giant screens while enjoying a wide and varied menu at The Cathedral’s in-built bar.

Bar La Campa de los Ingleses will be open from 09:30 to 18:30 and the restaurant San Mames Jatetxea will be open for lunch from 13:00 until 15:30.

In accordance with current Basque Government regulations, you will have to show your COVID passport before entering any of these establishments.

AC Museum and San Mames Tour

The Athletic Club Museum will be open for visits (next to Gate 20) from 10:00 to 19:00. As it is a match day, the San Mames Tour will only be available on Wednesday morning from 10:00 to 15:30.

In accordance with the current Basque Government health regulations, you will have to a show the COVID passport before entering the museum.

*All times are CET